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What to Order at Chick-Fil-A for Weight Loss | How to Eat Fast Food and Lose Weight

Written by Sarah Hester, RD

Chick Fil A is a delicious, easy, and convenient reality for most of us. I get it, sometimes you just want to get the fries and not swap it for the salad. If fast food is your reality a few nights a week, try and lighten things up here and there. Here are some menu suggestions. 

Breakfast 

Egg White Grill with Greek Yogurt Parfait | 530 calories 

Bacon, Egg & Cheese Muffin with Greek Yogurt Parfait | 530 calories 

Breakfast Bowls - Some locations offer breakfast bowls. If your location does not, you can always ask for the Burrito Meal but to not have the burrito wrap to reduce calories.

Entrees

12ct Grilled Nuggets + Kale Crunch Salad + Roasted Almonds + Small Lemonade | 570 calories

Grilled Chicken Cool Wrap + Light Italian Dressing + Kale Crunch Salad | 545 calories 

Southwest Veggie Wrap + Fruit Cup | 690 calories 

Cobb Salad with Nuggets with Honey Mustard Dressing + Omit Crispy Bell Peppers | 550 calories

Cobb Salad with Grilled Nuggets with Honey Mustard Dressing + Omit Crispy Bell Peppers | 430 calories 

Cobb Salad with Spicy Filet + Honey Mustard Dressing + Omit Crispy Bell Peppers | 580 calories 

Spicy Southwest Salad w/ Spicy Grilled Filet + Omit Tortilla Chips + Creamy Salsa Dressing + Fruit Cup | 680 calories 

Market Salad w/ Grilled Filet + Light Balsamic Dressing + Cup of Chicken Noodle Soup | 560 calories 

Sides

Kale Crunch Salad | 170 calories

Chicken Noodle Soup | 120 calories

Greek Yogurt Parfait | 270 calories 

Fruit Cup | 60 calories 

Side Salad | 160 calories 

Small Fries | 320 calories 

Beverages

Diet Lemonade | 30-80 calories 

Sunjoy with Diet Lemonade | 80-140 calories 




Know Before You Go:

  • You can try and order your bun without butter to reduce calories, may vary by location 

  • You don’t have to use the full packet of dressing!

  • Sauce packets add up! 1 packet Ranch (140 calories), Polynesian (110 calories), Chick Fil A Sauce (140 calories) 





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